1973 Aston Martin AM V8

Lot: 563

Offered for sale is a 5.340L 1973 Aston Martin AMV8 manual that has been with the current owner for the last 8 years. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores 48 / 135.

Classic Car Auctions says:

Superb 'Garage find' 1973 AM V8 (manual) project.....

Vendor bought this matching numbers car as a project nine years ago,

Small amount of re-commissioning done since, now unable to commit to completion

Complete Interior in Black Leather inc seats and carpets will be supplied with the vehicle

Engine had good compression under test in late 2016

SORN for the last 12 years. Great registration plate HSS 998

A medium-term project that may yield an excellent return

The vendor has compiled a wonderful list of all the parts that will come with the car to sale to enable any prospective purchaser to complete a huge amount of any restoration. Please see the list below to understand how fastidious the vendor is, and how keen he is to ensure his car goes to a home that appreciates and deserves to own it:

CCA Condition Report

Exterior

Remarks

Overall condition is average but it is the middle of a small restoration. Vendor had planned to replace inner and outer sills and had prepped outriggers as per Aston Martin instructions to do this.

Interior

Door-cards:

Carpets:

Seating:

Headlining:

Dashboard:

Boot:

Remarks

The interior is removed from the car but is in good condition. This will be supplied in entirety in box for purchaser.

Engine

Components:

Starting:

Appearance:

Running:

Remarks

Engine turns and is thought to be good, it was last run around 8 months ago with good compression.

Transmission

Gears:

Drive-shaft:

Clutch:

Remarks

Transmission is understood to be fine

Running Gear

Axles:

Chassis:

Suspension:

Bearings:

Brakes:

Wheels/Tyres:

Remarks

All thought to be fine. Brakes will need recommisioning, there are no leaks under the car.

Electrics

Minor:

Major:

Remarks

All thought to be fine, unable to test in current condition.

Vehicle History

Remarks

Lots of MOTs with car, including first MOT, until storage 12 years ago.

Vendor has compiled a complete list of all parts to be supplied with the car, all boxed and will be transported to the sale to assist potentail buyers to understand exactly what they are buying.

About the CCA Condition Report

A lot's condition report is compiled based on information provided to CCA by the vendor of the lot. CCA has no access to lots prior to a sale but does review its condition on the day of the sale. CCA strongly recommends viewing a lot prior to a sale as it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.